Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products
Apple's latest software update leaves 16 products behind, sparking discussions on tech obsolescence.
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Apple's latest software updates, including watchOS 27, dropped support for sixteen products, notably five Apple Watch models. The move drew user criticism and prompted explanations from Apple regarding the decision.
Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Apple's new software update, watchOS 27, has dropped support for 16 products. The update notably excludes the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra and five other Apple Watch models. Coverage from Gizmodo, 9to5Mac, MacRumors, TechRadar, AL.com, and Tech Advisor emphasizes the impact on older devices.
The removal of the Walkie-Talkie feature from the Apple Watch in watchOS 27 beta has also been noted. The tech community is focusing on the reasons behind Apple's decision to end support for these models. Watch for reactions from users of the affected devices.
Coverage does not yet specify whether Apple plans to offer any alternatives or transitions for users of the unsupported products.
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Quick answers
Which Apple Watch models are affected by the watchOS 27 update?
The watchOS 27 update drops support for five Apple Watch models, including the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.
What features are being introduced in watchOS 27?
watchOS 27 introduces a new Siri AI assistant and other enhancements that are not compatible with older Apple Watch models.
How many Apple devices are losing software support with the new update?
A total of 16 Apple devices will soon lose software support.
Coverage (14)
- Siri AI leaves older Apple Watches behind without a clear reason AppleInsider · 23d ago
- Explained: watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, and some users are not happy with Apple's decision Appleosophy · 23d ago
- Here's why Apple is already dropping support for so many watches in watchOS 27 GSMArena.com · 23d ago
- The MacRumors Show: Hands-On With iOS 27, Brutal watchOS 27 Cuts, and More MacRumors · 23d ago
- Apple Is Leaving Its First Apple Watch Ultra in the Dust Gizmodo · 23d ago
- watchOS 27 adds new Apple Watch trick that I’ve been loving 9to5Mac · 23d ago
- Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models MacRumors · 23d ago
- 'It’s the most convenient way to interact with Siri': I asked Apple's senior watchOS team how to use the new Siri AI assistant on an Apple Watch, and why it's not coming to so many older models TechRadar · 23d ago
- watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here’s why 9to5Mac · 23d ago
- Apple quietly kills support for 4 popular devices: Here’s the list AL.com · 25d ago
- Apple Removes Walkie-Talkie From Apple Watch in watchOS 27 Beta MacRumors · 25d ago
- 16 Apple devices will soon lose software support Tech Advisor · 25d ago
- Siri AI will make the Apple Watch a fully-fledged AI wearable in watchOS 27 9to5Mac · 25d ago
- Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products 9to5Mac · 25d ago
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